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Minwax Wood Finish Color Series Oil-based Early American Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart )

Name: Minwax Wood Finish Color Series Oil-based Early American Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart )
Brand: Minwax
SKU: 5015178773
Price: 20.48 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (121 reviews)

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Manufacturer Color/Finish: Early American

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Exceptional color, exceptionally easy. Available in 240+ oil-rich colors, this stain combines the ease of one-coat, spatter-resistant coverage with an ultra-premium, oil-based formula that applies evenly and dries fast. Ideal for any size project. To help ensure uniform acceptance of stain color and beautiful results, pretreat new or raw wood with water-based Minwax® Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner, following label directions. FOR INTERIOR WOOD SUBSTRATES ONLY.

5x thicker for superior control
Can be customized in store to 240+ colors
Exceptionally even one-coat coverage
Splatter-resistant coverage
Fast dry time

General
Sub-Brand	Wood Finish Color Series	Stains	Yes
Clean-up Method	Mineral spirits	Base Material	Oil-based
Transparency	Semi-transparent	Use Location	Interior
Apply with Brush	Yes	Unit of Measure	Fluid ounce(s)
Apply with Roller	No	Unit of Measure Quantity	1
Apply with Paint Sprayer	No	Number of Coats Recommended	1
Apply with Paint Pad	No	Color/Finish Family	Brown
Shake Can Before Use	No	Manufacturer Color/Finish	Early American
Package Quantity	1	Paint Color Family	Light brown

Dimensions
Container Size	1-quart	Maximum Coverage Area (Sq. Feet)	250

Features
Stain and Sealer in One	No	Finishes	No
Pre-Tinted	Yes	Revives	No
Stain and Polyurethane in One	No	Conditions	No
Dries Clear	No	Dry to Re-Coat	1-2 hours
Gel	No	Dry to Touch	2 hours
Protects	No	Tintable	No
Seals	No

Certifications
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s)	Prop 65 WARNING(S) -

Warranty
Warranty	Limited lifetime

Compatibility
For Use with Doors	Yes	For Use on Softwood	Yes
For Use on Fiberglass	No	For Use on Clear Coated Wood	No
For Use with Furniture & Cabinets	Yes	For Use on New or Bare Wood	Yes
For Use with Shelving	Yes	For Use with Small Projects	Yes
For Use on Stripped Wood	Yes	For Use with Hardwood Floors	Yes
For Use on Veneer	No	For Use on Previously Stained Wood	No
For Use on Plywood	Yes	For Use with Moulding & Trim	Yes
For Use on Hardwood	Yes

Miscellaneous
UNSPSC	31211700

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Review

4.6 out of 5

121 Reviews

74% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise the rich, accurate color and professional-looking results, with most noting the stain delivers true-to-bottle tones that enhance natural wood grain. The smooth, gel-like consistency allows easy application with minimal effort, and many report one coat provides full coverage. Quick surface drying is frequently highlighted as a major advantage. Most customers appreciate the exceptional coverage and value. Some mention strong fumes typical of oil-based stains and longer full cure times, while a few note the finish appears more opaque than transparent. Overall, reviewers consistently recommend this as a reliable, beginner-friendly choice.

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Does not perform

Would Not Recommend

Words cannot explain just how terribly disappointed I am with this product. I have used Miinwax stains and polys for years but only with natural wood stains. This stuff not only doesn't work IMO, it ruined five red oak boxes that I made. I applied it just as described. Rubbing it in as best that I possibly could after using a foam brush to lay it on as thin as possible. I put it on a fan for 24 hours and then picked it up to find every surface was sticky and the wisteria stain that my customer s...

Eds WoodworkingSeptember 24, 2026

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An interesting and colorful stain

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This is a bit thicker than normal stain, and the color is pretty vibrant. It's still a stain, but has more paint like thickness. I think it looks great on maple, but keep in mind that it's going to be a golden color, not the orangish brown on the photo.

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Great coverage

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I bought this and am so happy I did

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